| Cheongsam gains niche appeal, exuding elegance From the mid-1960s onwards, the Western-style ready-to-wear manufacturing industry flourished, with a wide variety of styles and materials available. Western-style dresses and jeans became the go-to choices for young women. The trend of Westernization in women's clothing was unstoppable. In addition, with the faster pace of society in the 1970s and the emphasis on efficiency, choosing fabrics and having long gowns custom-made w

| Trend Reversal After more than two decades of quiet development, the Hong Kong cheongsam made a graceful return at the end of the 20th century, showcasing its unique connotations and vitality. In the 1970s and 80s, international fashion designers drew inspiration from traditional Chinese clothing, incorporating traditional elements of the cheongsam, such as stand-up collars, slanted plackets, knotted knots, and side slits, as well as traditional fabrics and patterns, into t

Actions speak louder than words. Outstanding entrepreneur Hua Huina (originally named Chen Libing, who changed her surname to Hua after marrying her British husband), now eighty years old, has insisted on wearing a cheongsam every day for decades. Every gesture she makes exudes elegance, and the cheongsam has become her unique personal trademark. As of 2016, her cheongsam collection exceeded 400 pieces, some of which are held in the collections of the Hong Kong Museum of Hist

Collecting long gowns is often thought to be a woman's hobby, but there's a "cheongsam man" in the city—his home houses over a thousand cheongsams, each a unique work of art, carrying touching stories and profound cultural significance, mainly donated by long gown enthusiasts and relatives. This film costume designer, born in the 1980s, has been tirelessly promoting local long gown culture. His collecting career began at the age of nineteen. Driven by a deep interest in and t

If you've ever seen the band Hua Mei Lu perform at a livehouse in Hong Kong, you'll definitely have noticed their bassist, Tang Qianbang. He's a unique individual; he's a plumber, a poet, and plays complex mathematical rock, yet he always wears a linen Tang suit with work boots, like a rebellious intellectual from some parallel universe. His fashion sense, like his music, is full of contradictions yet perfectly natural—"workers challenging capitalism," "living in the past, fi

When it comes to local Hong Kong creative works, Chocolate Rain is definitely a childhood memory (or an Instagram post to revisit!) for many. Founder Prudence has been using whimsical, childlike designs since 2000 to transform environmental protection, art, and positive energy into dreamlike exhibitions and handmade products. But did you know? This "Top Ten Outstanding Young Designers" is actually a down-to-earth girl who loves wearing loose clothing and jokingly says she's "

The way of tea is never just about a cup of tea. Throughout history, tea connoisseurs have valued not only the taste of the tea, but also a profound sense of ritual—clothing, demeanor, and utensils are all indispensable. The innovation of contemporary tea master Ms. Liang Yitong and "Pinran Tea Ceremony" lies in combining traditional tea ceremony with modern Chinese aesthetics, making every moment at the tea ceremony a feast for both the eyes and the palate. |Elegant attire i

In the bustling streets of Hong Kong, some people pursue trends, while others are fond of classics. However, Hui Yiu-Bin (LAW Shao) chose a quieter path—wearing a white cotton and linen Tang suit with subtle stripes, the buttons were neatly fastened, and his temperament was reserved. He was originally a law graduate from the University of Hong Kong, but turned to the world of media, using his voice and words to record life. His book, "It Turns Out That Hope Is Needed Where Th